Movies Under the Stars Night: July 21st

This weekend is another free movie night.  Head over to Cabezon Park in Rio Rancho at dusk on July 21st.  Get there a bit early if you want a front lawn seat.  Make sure to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic. Here is the link:
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=1801

Family Blessings,
Abi

Relive the 80's and mall food: Homemade Orange Julius Recipe

Well, the weather is hot.  In NM, monsoon season is upon us.  Why venture out to the mall in this nasty weather?  Here is a fun treat to make at home:  Homemade Mall Orange Julius.

If you have no clue what I am talking about, then you might not be a child of the 80's.  But, like our music, our mall food is awesome.  Sip down this treat, watch Ferris Bueller, laugh at the dress in Pretty in Pink, and dream up a way to make fried cheese on a stick.

Ingredients:

6 to 8 ounces of frozen orange juice concentrate
1  cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

8 to 10 cubes of ice

Tool:
A Blender


Blend all the liquid ingredients together on high.  Add ice one cube at a time until it is the thickness that you prefer.  Viola!


Have fun and teach your kid about the fun culture of the 80's!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Summer Deal for the Zoo: Children's Admission Free on Monday

The Rio Grande Zoo has a fun program every Monday of the summer.  One full paying adult will be given free admission for four children.  Wow!  That sounds like a great deal for family fun.  Here is the link to the Albuquerque City website with the details:
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/tickets/ticket-information#Discounts


Enjoy the summer break.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Lavender in the Village Festival

Saturday, July 14th and Sunday, July 15th...The Village is having their annual Lavender Festival.  Check out the harvest, go on a wine tour of Casa Rodena, activities for the children, shopping, food, arts, crafts, face painting, and music...sounds like good weekend fun.  Adults $3 Children $2...Grower's Market is free.
Here is the link:
http://www.lavenderinthevillage.com/index.php

Family Blessings,
Abi

NM Green Chili!!! Here is an appetizer idea...

This is super addictive...so beware, you might not be able to stop...

Fried NM Green Chili

You need to go to the baking aisle of your grocer and find the Louisiana Fish Fry Batter Mix.  I prefer the lemon flavored mix; so, if you can find it, get that one.  Then, you will need freshly roasted and peeled NM Green Chili.  For frying, you will need a deep fryer or a pan with enough oil to completely cover the chili.

Directions:

1. Prep the chili by roasting and peeling it completely. Hmmm,  I might have to blog a how-to for some people.  But, get to this point.
2. Now, coat long slices of NM Green chili with the fish fry batter mix on both sides.
3. Dip this coated chili right into the hot oil.
4. Fry the chili until it is golden brown.  This will take less than a minute.

That's it!

Enjoy the treat with some great BBQ.

Family Blessings,
Abi

Free Chick-Fil-A Day!!! Go get that Chick'n

Today, July 13th you can get dinner for free for the whole herd!  Get dressed like a cow, show up at Chick-Fil-A, and get a free meal.  If you are a bit overwhelmed by the whole costume, dress up partially like a cow, and you will get a free entree!  Here is the link:

http://www.cfarestaurant.com/cottonwood/home


Wow, that's a fun idea.  Just paint spots on your face and go for it!  You have until 10pm:)
Enjoy the summer fun!

Family Blessings,
Abi

Krispy Kreme is 75! Get Hot Glazed for 75 cents!

Friday, July 13th, is the 75th Birthday of everyone's favorite doughnut!  Buy one dozen doughnuts and you will get a box of original glazed doughnuts for 75 cents all day Friday, July 13th!

Have a sweet start to your weekend!

Family Blessings,
Abi